Everything you ever wanted to know about e-scooters

Man riding an e-scooter

Electric scooters, motorcycles and moped are becoming an increasingly popular mode of transport, especially due to the 2030 ban on petrol, diesel and hybrid vehicles is drawing closer. If you’re looking for more information before you take the plunge and buy an electric scooter, look no further than our blog. Here, we’ve covered your most […]

Everything you need to know about motorbike number plates

Whether you want to personalise your number plate or are hoping to invest in a new bike, it’s important to know the laws around your motorcycle registration plate. Different size and colour plates on the roads in the UK can cause confusion around what is and isn’t legal. Let’s set the record straight with our […]

Moped and Scooter Commuting Index (London)

Ahead of New Riders day at Motorcycle Live Online 2020, we took a look at the best London boroughs for new riders to commute to on their scooters and mopeds. In this article, we reveal the best London boroughs for commuting via moped or scooter and share the benefits of moped travel, from convenience to […]

The best scooters if you’re on a budget – and if you aren’t

Scooters are continuing to grow in popularity, as cheap personal transport becomes more appealing and we all still need to social distance on public transport. If you’re currently thinking about becoming a scooter owner, Bikesure has rounded up the best scooters on the market for you to consider. Scooter and motorcycle registrations have seen significant […]

The best European bike trails and green lanes

European motorcycle trail

Green laning and bike trails. The wind billowing through your clothes, the adrenaline rush of riding down an uneven dirt trail, the triumph of controlling your motorbike well enough that you get through it without any scrapes, the views you see along the way. Not much can beat a good bike trail, but if you’ve […]

Looking for a new hobby, why not try trail riding?

More and more riders are getting into the big bike adventure riding, travelling all over the world on their bikes searching for fun and adventure. But the UK is home to some magnificent trail riding tracks, so here is everything you need to know about trail riding. The first question most people ask when getting […]

11 things every biker should look out for when touring

With fewer people wanting to use public transport and more seeking affordable alternatives like motorbikes to tour around the UK, it’s important to bear in mind that your safety – and the safety of others on the road – should remain your number one priority. We’ve put together a list of things to bear in […]

Moped vs scooter: What’s the difference?

moped v scooter

People new to biking often consider moped v scooter. They ask “what is a moped?”, “what’s the difference between a moped and a scooter?”, and “is a moped faster than a scooter?” Here the experts at Bikesure, the specialist motorcycle insurance broker, answer all the questions being asked in the moped vs scooter debate.  Bikesure […]

Best campsites to take your scooter

Scooter

Is there anything better than exploring the UK countryside by scooter? No we didn’t think so either and with travel restrictions abroad this year may have caused you to holiday in the UK, there’s no better time to go on a staycation trip with your bike. Luckily there’s a wealth of campsites in the UK […]

Seven of the best motorcycles for 16 year olds

motorcycles for 16 year olds

When you turn 16 you’re able to drive a 50cc motorcycle. You won’t be riding one for long because passing the CBT, which you’ll need to be able to do so, kick-starts the timer on when you need to take the full bike test. But that doesn’t mean you need to settle for a bad […]